There's no doubt that Hyundai's cars have been getting better and better, but the Veloster is the first to show a streak of innovation.

The extra door on the passenger's side means that the boy racer looks are matched with a dash of practicality, but the highlight for us is the new touchscreen entertainment system that's matched with a thumping stereo. It's a pity that the car's looks and sporty set-up aren't matched, though, with a more powerful engine.

That said, this is the best Hyundai to date and a sign of (hopefully) even better to come.

On the one hand, while the new Veloster is a funky, spunky-looking car, it's slightly impractical for a people-hauling, three-door hatchback.

Given that the Veloster is targeted at younger buyers, Hyundai has fitted an impressive seven-speaker sound system, plus subwoofer, that's easily the best thing our ears have caught a whiff of under $40,000 — possibly even under $50,000.